Hawksmoor St Pancras

The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel has always been one of London’s more striking architectural landmarks. When George Gilbert Scott’s Gothic Revival palace finally opened in 1876, it was a marvel of modern luxury, complete with hydraulic lifts and flushing toilets. But while its jaw-dropping dining room has hosted a succession of flash-in-the-pan occupants in recent years, it may have finally found a long-term keeper in Hawksmoor.

The space itself is utterly spellbinding - a grand, golden swirl of ornate cornicing, veined marble columns, and looming art deco chandeliers. Because the room is Grade I-listed, the historic details remain untouchable, but Hawksmoor has anchored the grandeur with its signature high-end steakhouse aesthetic: pine-green leather banquettes and smart herringbone floors. Altogether, it’s a fitting cathedral to modern British steakhouse dining, for the many of us that worship at Hawksmoor’s altar.

On the plate, Hawksmoor sticks strictly to what it does best: rock-solid consistency, inventive cocktails, and generous service. The kitchen rolls out its greatest hits with absolute precision: charcoal-roasted scallops carry a rich garlic-crumb crunch and a subtle aniseed whisper of tarragon, and Old Spot belly ribs - paired with a sharp, cutting slaw - remain one of the most satisfying starters in the capital. As for the main event? Steak is an exact science here, evidenced by a glorious, blushing prime rib, served alongside a mountain of beef-dripping fries.

To celebrate 20 years in the capital, the menu features a special birthday cake - a hazelnut, wafer, and chocolate layered creation that essentially acts as a giant Ferrero Rocher. Two decades on, this old dog still has plenty of new tricks. Much like the Victorian marvel it now inhabits, Hawksmoor is a true London innovator built to stand the test of time.

Hawksmoor St Pancras is the group's eighth London site, taking up residence in the stunning, Grade I Listed dining room at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

The successful steak group has a knack of finding magnificent locations for its restaurants, but this might just be the most impressive yet. Originally designed by celebrated British architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, the Gothic Revival masterpiece is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the capital. The soaring ceilings feature metre upon metre of decorative plasterwork, whilst magnificent art deco chandeliers bathe the room in a warm glow. Ornate cornices meet huge marble columns, and at the far end, a jewel-box bar is the room's focal point. The banquettes are signature Hawksmoor green, counterpointed by tobacco brown leather booths and Deco-tinged table lamps. 

One of the UK's great restaurant success stories of the last few decades, Hawksmoor is built on a rock solid foundation of steadfast sourcing, aged, grass-fed beef, and comforting British cookery, rooted in classics. Expect more of the same outstanding steak cookery, including large sharing cuts, alongside Hawksmoor signatures like Old spot belly ribs, beef dripping chips, and the beloved Hawksmoor sticky toffee pudding. These days there's plenty more to explore on the menu too, from beef dripping hash browns with creme fraiche and Exmoor caviar, to Yorkshire Sloppy Joes, where Yorkshire puddings are filled with rich mince and horseradish. 

These days Hawksmoor also serves very reasonable set menus, and a popular Sunday roast with slow-roast beef rump alongside beef dripping roast potatoes and all the trimmings.

The cocktail programme is also much-celebrated, and Hawksmoor has also taken over the bar next door - previously called The Gothic Bar, and now called The Martini Bar.

For those who wish to enjoy a drink outdoors, guests can venture out to The Hawksmoor Martini Terrace - the group's first-ever outdoor terrace - serving a line-up of signature Martini cocktails in partnership with GREY GOOSE. Located just outside the restaurant, the 30-seat terrace has been designed as a natural extension of the Hawksmoor brand, boasting rich textures and deep tones reflective of the Victorian Gothic aesthetic inside. Keep an eye out for cocktails such as the GREY GOOSE Martini, and Hawksmoor’s own Steakhouse Martini cocktail.